instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2010 User Guide

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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Turning Off the Engine ............................................................. 5-5
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ................................................... 5-10
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-13
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-20
Cruise Control
í...................................................................... 5-21
Traction Control System (TCS)í........................................... 5-26
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)í........................................ 5-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí......................................... 5-30
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-36 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-36
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-41 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-41
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-56
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-58 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-58
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-62
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-63
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-64
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) ............................. 5-68
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-68
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-69
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-70
5-1íSome models.
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Meters and Gauges
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-37
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-37
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-38
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-38
Boost Gauge (2.3-liter turbocharged engine) ..................................................... page 5-39
Dashboard Illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-40
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Trip meter
Trip meter selector
Odometer
Trip meter B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter A
Odometer
Odometer
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or off
(LOCK), the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
button can inadvertently switch the trip meters
or reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
lAfter the ignition is switched to ACC or off
(LOCK) from ON.
lAfter the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
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For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to“0.0 ”by holding
the selector depressed for 1 second or
more. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
lOnly the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
lThe trip record will be erased when:lThe power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected).
lThe vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).
q Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
2.0-liter engine
2.5-liter engine
2.3-liter turbocharged engine
Red zone
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
q
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full.
Full
1/4 Full
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If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is
near E, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
lAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
indicator may deviate while driving on a
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
tank.
lThe direction of the arrow () shows that
the fuel-filler lid is on the right side of the
vehicle.
q Boost Gauge (2.3-liter
turbocharged engine)
The turbo's charging pressure is displayed
while driving.
Boost GaugeSelector
Odometer/Trip meter
NOTE
Display of the turbo's charging pressure can
be switched off using the following operation.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the selector six times within five
seconds.
ON is displayed in the odometer/trip meter.
If the selector is pressed while ON is
displayed, OFF is displayed.
3. Press the selector for 1 second or longer while OFF is displayed.
To turn the display on, press the selector as in
Step 2 until ON is displayed, then press the
selector again for 1 second or longer while
ON is displayed.
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qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
l(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster
illumination can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in any position.
Bright
Dim
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity. To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition
again.
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qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-47.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK)
or ACC with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-10.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the “Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep ”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-10.
q Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-30).
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as “the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning ”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-22.
q Electronic Steering Lock
Warning Beepí
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push
button start is pressed. (page 3-11)
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, do not
leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
Type A (Without AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off On On
Type B (With AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights, other exterior lights and
dashboard illumination on or off.
Switch Position
Headlights Off
AutoOff On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker
lights
Dashboard
illumination Off On On
AUTO(Auto-light control)
When the headlight is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the light sensor senses the surrounding
lightness or darkness and automatically
turns on or off the headlights, other
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
(see chart above).
NOTE
The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by
rotating the knob in the instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by
pressing the knob.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-40.
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3. Select the item you want to turn off(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi-information display operation.
lDOOR OPEN (including trunk and the
liftgate)
lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlSTEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT
RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT
AND RIGHT
lDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
q Settings
The following settings can be changed:lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be changed.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entry The function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.
Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted. High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted. High
Low
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected. ON
→Off ON →ACC →Off
The advanced key function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected. Press × 2 Press × 1
Theft-deterrent
system The method for setting the theft-deterrent
system can be changed. Both the remote
controller and the door key cylinder can be set or cleared Remote controller
(set and cleared)/Door key cylinder
(cleared only)
Multi information
display The display language can be selected.
English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish
The distance unit can be changed. mile or km km or mile
The temperature unit can be changed. °F or °C°C or °F
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